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Iolite(n.)

A silicate of alumina, iron, and magnesia, having a bright blue color and vitreous luster; cordierite. It is remarkable for its dichroism, and is also called dichroite. A variety called Caribbean iolite has a lighter blue color.

Origin: [Gr. 'i`on a violet + -lite.]

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iolite(Noun)

A name for the clear variety of cordierite.

Origin: From ἴον.

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Iolite(noun)

a silicate of alumina, iron, and magnesia, having a bright blue color and vitreous luster; cordierite. It is remarkable for its dichroism, and is also called dichroite

Origin: [Gr. 'i`on a violet + -lite.]

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Iolite

ī′o-līt, n. a transparent gem which presents a violet-blue colour when looked at in a certain direction. [Gr. ion, violet, lithos, stone.]